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Ramale

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The grapes for Ramale come from our best vineyards in the hills of Ghemme outside of the D.O.C.G. area, but receive the same care and attention. The wine is aged for at least 24 months and whilst it is made to be drunk slightly younger than Ghemme and Gattinara, most vintages can be kept for many years. It is a rich full-bodied wine with lots of character. It has a deep ruby-red colour. The nose is of ripe red fruits and violets with spicy notes.

Origin and method of vinification

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
Vine training system: guyot
Area of production: about 14 acres of our own estate vineyards “Ronco dell’Ulivo”, located in the D.O.C. area of Ghemme
Average yield per acre: about 2,400 kg
Harvesting: hand-picked during the first fortnight of October and transported to the winery in small crates
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, monitoring the remontage frequency and the oxygen intake so as to encourage the extraction of polyphenols followed by a malolactic fermentation
Ageing: at least 2 years in medium-size French oak barrels
Finishing: at least 4 months in the bottle
Bottle: inspired by an original 1904 Ghemme bottle design

Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby-red. After adequate ageing acquires an orangey hue
Nose: ripe red fruits, violets with spicy notes
Flavour: dried, soft tannins, lightly acid
Recommended initial serving temperature: serve at 16°C-17°C, in large glass, uncork some time before serving
Food pairings: it enhances red meat, cheeses and cured meats. Perfect for the local dish “paniscia novarese” (a vegetable and bean risotto)

  • Gambero Rosso

    1 Black Glasse: Well-made to good wines

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    Ramale DOC 2011, 2013
  • Gambero Rosso

    2 Black Glasses: Very good to excellent wine

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    Ramale DOC 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014
  • Guida Oro - i Vini di Veronelli

    2 Red Stars: Excellent wine

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    Ramale DOC 2007, 2008 e 2010
  • L'Espresso - Vini d'Italia

    2 Bottles: Well-appreciated, superior wine

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    Ramale DOC 2010, 2011
  • L'Espresso - Vini d'Italia

    3 Bottles: «Denso e potente, tende alla dolcezza al gusto, toni vanigliati, qualche flessione evoluta, finale che marca i tannini»

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    Ramale DOC 2008
  • Touring Club - Vini Buoni d'Italia

    4 Red Stars: Wine that combines a complete expression of the grape variety and harmony in subtlety, texture and balance

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    Ramale DOC 2011
  • Touring Club - Vini Buoni d'Italia

    3 Red Stars: Good and pleasantly drinkable wine, that respects the natural characteristics of the grape variety

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    Ramale DOC 2013, 2014
  • Touring Club - Vini Buoni d'Italia

    1 Red Star

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    Ramale DOC 2013
  • Bibenda ex 2000 Vini Bibenda

    3 Bunches of Grapes: Wine of good quality and particular finesse

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    Ramale DOC 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014
  • Slow Wine – 2011 – Slow Food Editore

    “ Despite its young age, the Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo Ramale 2007 has all the right qualities to become a superb wine.”

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    Ramale DOC 2007
  • Ais Vitae

    2 Red Grapevine: Wines with very good organoleptic notes

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    Ramale DOC 2013, 2014

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